We are inspired by art, nature, symbolism, history and also by our clients’ customized creations. We are engaged in preserving the values and uniqueness of the artisan tradition that still flourishes in Italy.

Through our creations, we innovate on ancient designs. Plate trimmings, sculptured cameos, micro silver etchings, hot-dip enamel, repoussé and chiselling, lacquered woods, miniatures on natural cotton. These are just some of the techniques we use.

Our brand Anna e Alex is renowned for its original use of colours, shapes and materials as much as for the comfortable wear of our pieces.

Stefano Conticelli lives and works at Castel Giorgio di Orvieto, in Umbria, an area known for its artisans. He founded Bottega Conticelli in 2007.

Our creations are developed and crafted in-house with meticulous attention to detail: designed and engineered in line with our vision of ultimate quality. Time-honoured craftsmanship is paired with pioneering research and painstaking manufacturing techniques.

From desk and home accessories to outdoor sculptures and interiors. Bottega has a vision that transcends time and trends. Featuring bespoke details, our products are the result of a determination to work in a totally original way.

Bottega Conticelli’s style is unique with innovative ideas, polished design, a meticulous attention to detail and the finest materials available – truly representing the essence of Made in Italy luxury.

Our work is the result of Mr Sergio Loro Piana’s great patience and faith in our business. 30 years ago, he and his staff taught us how to select fabrics, work them, bond them and cut them.

This turned our footwear business into a specialised tailoring lab. We mostly work with needle and thread, without the the support of machines. Our handmade products form an integral part of many fashion collections – made of fabrics and materials that client design teams turn into stunning shoes, bags, hats, slippers, plaids, pajamas and pillows.

The creativity is theirs – we are simply one part of the process, doing our job with passion and expertise.

Darte Srl is a small artisan business. It is the only textile mill that still uses mechanised jacquard shuttles in Italy and, most likely, the whole of Europe.

With its eight jacquard shuttles, dating back to the 1960’s, Darte produces textile accessories such as scarves, stoles, shawls and blankets for the world of luxury fashion.

We only use raw materials of the very highest quality: vicuna, cashmere, silk, baby camel and extra fine wool. Every stage of production from the spinning, dyeing and weaving to the finishing and tailoring are all carried out in Biella.

Denim was founded in 1980 by the Cinelli family who have always championed the values of handcraft and a passion for fashion.

Our high-quality finished garments leverage Tuscan traditions and embrace innovative technologies. We are very much engaged in ongoing research for environmental sustainability. Tradition, experience and innovation are our bedrocks and we truly believe that excellence is a goal only reachable through commitment and dedication.

ISARTI srl was founded to create a laboratory dedicated to the fashion industry. The family business mixes entrepreneurship with the synergy between artisan crafts and research. This makes ISARTI Srl a dynamic and reliable partner as demonstrated by 40 years of collaboration with some of the most renowned national and international brands.

We have achieved our goal of offering a wide range of services, covering every stage of production from sampling to the final garment. All this helps with our ongoing research of innovative techniques and developing our expertise.

We help brands in their search for sustainable and innovative textiles. We are always looking to drive innovation, move with the times and discover exciting new materials and tools.

In her Pisa workshop, Laura De Cesare designs and produces textile works and unique items for home furnishings and fashion. She uses hand looms and natural fibres, especially linen, silk, cashmere and other fine wools.

She also creates contemporary interpretations of ancient textile patterns and, where possible, she favours the short supply chain. Her works are created using local and Italian wools, textile fibres and natural dyes.

Another focus of her work is haute couture: designs, sampling and small high-end products.

Laura strongly believes in the importance of research, study and sharing knowledge. Her studio is also a school where Laura holds classes on textile design and weaving for professionals, enthusiasts and other curious people.

She teaches Study of Textile Commodities at Modartech school in Pontedera. In February 2020, she was acknowledged Master Craftsman by the Tuscany Region.

For 80 years Mazzoleni Gloves has made gloves by hand – one by one. Our artisans work with tailoring precision, applying experience and passion at every stage.

Our lab is home to to reasearch and innovation as we strive to meet the needs of the world’s leading luxury brands. We continuously research new solutions in shapes and materials, without ever being tempted to compromise our high standards of quality.

Our choice of the finest materials, deep knowledge of their uses and extreme care taken during production, are all complemented by a strict selection of suppliers. We only use those with a record of sustainability, able to rise to the challenges posed by rigid protocols and continuous testing.

Our artisans produce unique one-off items, unrepeatable, like each single instant of our lives.

Founded in 1998 as a decoration lab, we specialise in the handpainting of fabrics and fashion accessories. We have worked with leading, luxury brands and, after many years, we continue to explore techniques form the past and future and how best to combine them.

Our team comprises artisans, highly skilled in the nuances of fine art. All educated at the scuola d’arte Fiorentina or the Academy, we share the same passion for art, beauty and the desire to create something new every day. Over 20 years, we have developed many new and innovative techniques.

A brand engaged in sustainability, in general, and in natural textile dyeing practices, in particular.

Starting with expert knowledge of traditional dyeing, we have studied and tested innovative products and techniques that comply with sustainable requirements and the needs of textile mills that want to enhance their production processes.

We offer faster dyeing processes and innovative dip-dyeing methods. Water is precious, so we have reduced its consumption in our dyeing process by using steam, static heat and especially cold dyeing to conserve energy.

In addition to the basic products used for brush and roller painting, our research focuses on techniques that enable the use of natural colours in screen and digital painting. This results in significant benefits for the fashion industry.

For 40 years, Ricamificio Filottranese has worked with the most prominent Italian and international luxury brands.

Our clients have been at the heart of our thinking since the very beginning. Our research is always preceded by a direct dialogue with the designers, as we strive to understand every nuace their vision and motivation.

Italian savoir-faire combined with technological research provide the perfect blend of ingredients for our own luxury accessories brand, IDivinity. Our creations stand out due to their unique materials, sustainability and craftsmanship.

Romy Pelletterie was founded in 1980 by three partners Antonio Bigazzi, Moreno Sordi and Aldo Cappetti Master Craftsman. The workshop employs 20 artisans and is grounded on a solid principle: handcrafted arts strongly linked to Tuscan tradition that meet our clients’ desire for innovation.

Our philosophy is based around handcrafting truly excellent and industry-leading products. We enable each artisan to feel completely at ease in their work, and this is reflected by the uniqueness of the small masterpieces produced by Romy Pelletterie for the most renowned luxury brands.

We invest heavily in research and development and partner with luxury fashion brands to create whatever they need for their collections.

Our story starts in 1956 when Stefano Favergiotti set up a manufacturing business in Vigevano, an area well-known for its footwear and leather traditions.

In the 1980’s, the business was acquired by new partners and increasingly focused on leather, footwear, garment, jewellery and home furnishing. We now work in a modern studio, keeping the ‘Made in Italy’ philosophy alive.

Our expertise, passion and creative heritage are all at our clients’ disposal to meet their design and production requirements. Many of our products are handmade with original techniques; others are produced with a combination of modern and ancient manufacturing tools.

A small craft workshop established over 30 years ago, Similea produces handmade embroideries and accessories.

The company has always strongly believed in investing in its people – especially women, young people and our contractors – supporting them and their families with various initiatives.

We have collected a vast archive of embroideries, as well as a library of art and fashion books. Our mission is to pass on the art of embroidery, while introducing it into other creative sectors. We are very keen to combine quality with sustainability and, as such, we do not use chemicals, but we firmly believe in recycling materials, wherever possible. Art director Marisa Borioni.